The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has conferred its Senior Safety Advocate (SSA) title on the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, in recognition of his contributions to occupational health, safety and environmental standards.
Mojola becomes the first recipient of the Senior Safety Advocate title, according to the NISCN, which described the honour as recognition of his leadership and contributions to strengthening safety standards in Lagos State and Nigeria.
The National President of NISCN, Engr. John Obajimi, presented the award and formal notification to Mojola.
In its notification, the council cited Mojola’s “visionary leadership, outstanding dedication and impactful contributions” to the advancement of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.
The council said his leadership of the Lagos State Safety Commission had contributed to proactive safety regulation, promotion of safety culture and institutional development.
The title allows Mojola to use the designation SSA before his name.
The recognition follows several safety initiatives implemented by the commission under Mojola, spanning workplace safety, emergency preparedness, public safety and risk management.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the commission conducted safety assessments and audits of businesses, schools, religious institutions and hospitality establishments preparing to reopen. It also introduced safety protocols and registration requirements for establishments seeking approval to resume operations.
Under Mojola, the commission adopted the 4Es safety framework-Evaluation, Education, Engagement and Enforcement, to strengthen risk identification, stakeholder education, community engagement and regulatory enforcement across formal and informal sectors.
The commission has also expanded safety interventions in the liquefied petroleum gas sector through training and monitoring of gas retailers, cylinder handlers and plant operators, with emphasis on reducing the risk of explosions and fire incidents.
In schools, safety programmes have focused on awareness, emergency preparedness, fire drills and risk assessments. Similar campaigns have been extended to artisans, market operators, mechanics, transport workers and construction workers.
The commission has also promoted professional safety training for operational personnel, managers and executives, while conducting inspections and risk assessments at construction sites, industrial facilities, event venues and other high-risk establishments.
Where establishments fail to comply with safety requirements, the commission imposes sanctions in line with its regulatory mandate.
Its safety interventions have further covered food establishments and public events, with emphasis on hygiene, emergency preparedness and crowd management.
During festive periods, the commission has worked with emergency and fire authorities on public safety campaigns in major commercial centres. Community-level preparedness has also been strengthened through CPR, first aid and basic emergency-response training.
The NISCN said the conferment of the SSA title reflects Mojola’s role in advancing safety advocacy, regulatory compliance and institutional safety standards.
According to the organisation, the recognition is the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, placing further emphasis on the growing focus on occupational health and safety advocacy in the region.
